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Laura H. Thielen
Laura H. Thielen

Kalanimoku Bldg.
1151 Punchbowl St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808)587-0400
Fax: (808)587-0390
email: dlnr@hawaii.gov



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News Releases

  

The Public Information Office (PIO) issues news releases to announce significant DLNR events and achievements. For information about press releases which do not appear on this list, contact the PIO by calling (808) 587-0320.

News Releases from Previous Years: 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

 

12/28/07

DLNR to close Kona on New Year's eve

12/28/07

DLNR to close Pu'u 'Ualaka'a park early on New Year's eve

12/28/07

Ocean etiquette urged as Waikiki-Diamond Head shoreline fisheries management area reopens in 2008

12/26/07

Portable toilets burned by vandals at Ha'ena state park -- replacements due tomorrow

12/21/07

Rat eradication proposed on Mokapu Island, Moloka'i

12/18/07

DLNR announces search committee to recruit candidates to fill state Historic Preservation Division vacancies

12/13/07

DLNR reopens Ahihi-Kinau natural area reserve after successful ordnance removal

12/13/07

DLNR closes Ahihi-Kinau natural area reserve for removal of unexploded ordnance

12/13/07

DLNR public hearings on proposed changes to parking rules at state small boat harbors

12/03/07

DLNR to host meeting on east Hawai'i boating issues December 11

12/03/07

State's new ballast water rules aimed to reduce introduction and spread of alien marine life into Hawai'i waters

11/30/07

Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area, Opens to one-year fishing on January 1, 2008

11/28/07

Annual closure of 'Ama (Striped Mullet) season takes effect December 1, 2007

11/28/07

DLNR holds public hearings on update to state water resource protection plan

11/28/07

DLNR appoints temporary transition team to manage state historic preservation division

11/23/07

Ossipoff- Designed library, Kaua'i plantation house among 2007 most endangered historic places

11/23/07

Vladimir Ossipoff's Architecture for Hawai'i featured in 2008 DLNR historic sites calendar

11/23/07

DLNR reopens Leeward O'ahu forest reserves to public

11/20/07

DLNR to conduct public meetings on proposed changes to rules for bottomfish management and licenses and permits

11/20/07

Workshop to assist landowners to conserve, and restore Hawai'i native plants and animals

11/16/07

DLNR begins construction at Wailoa River state park on comfort station improvements

11/16/07

Workshop to assist landowners to conserve, and restore Hawai'i native plants and animals

11/16/07

Diamond Head naupaka planting project will close one lane of traffic on Saturday

11/14/07

Nominations sought for Water Commission Member

11/09/07

DLNR hosts follow-up informational meeting on Kawaihae small boat harbor (south) improvement project

11/08/07

Help protect Kaua'i vulnerable native wildlife - Don't let pets run loose

11/06/07

DLNR, NOAA workshops promote whale-friendly boating

11/05/07

DLNR reminds public to avoid nearshore murky water

11/01/07

DLNR opens Leeward game management areas for bird hunting

10/31/07

Shark's Cove ocean waters will close to commercial activity, November 1

10/29/07

DLNR holds information meeting on Pohoiki ramp improvements

10/26/07

DLNR holds 2nd public informational meeting on Mala boat ramp dredging project

10/25/07

DLNR closes Leeward Oahu forest reserves due to fire hazard

10/18/07

DLNR hosts informational meeting on Kawaihae small boat harbor (South) improvement project

10/11/07

DLNR to install new floating "F" Dock at Ala Wai harbor

10/05/07

DLNR invites teachers, students to celebrate the land and sea during October 14-20, 2007 Earth Sciences Week

10/03/07

DLNR warns of submerged hazard in waters off of Diamond Head

10/03/07

Workshop to assist landowners conserve, restore Hawai'i's native plants and animals

09/28/07

State of Hawai'i receives $2 Million grant from Land Conservation

09/28/07

Land Board moves toward resolution of water use issue from Kaloko ditch

09/28/07

DLNR issues reminder about lobster, crab rules and clarifies the use of lobster nets

09/25/07

DLNR to begin construction of improvements at Ha'ena state park

09/22/07

DLNR completes new comfort station for Lahaina small boat harbor

09/20/07

DLNR begins Maunalaha stream restoration project to ensure safety of round top drive

09/20/07

DLNR to dedicate new comfort station serving Lahaina community

09/18/07

DLNR announces a second opening for Rainbow trout fishing at Pu'u lua reservoir, Kaua'i

09/14/07

"Take your best shot at hunger"-- Hawai'i hunting and fishing day supports island families via Hawai'i Food Bank

09/10/07

DLNR announces closures for Thunderbirds exhibition show at Diamond Head state monument, Ala Wai Harbor

09/05/07

Hawai`i's Legacy Land Conservation program seeks applicants for $4.7 million in land acquisition funding

08/31/07

Lobster and Kona crab season opens September 1: New laws apply

08/31/07

Labor day weekend reminder from DLNR on rules for public use of state parks, forests and unencumbered lands

08/31/07

Labor day weekend reminder from DLNR on rules for public use of Ka'ena point state park

08/30/07

DLNR authorizes Kai pier steward program at Kealakekua bay

08/30/07

DLNR to reopen Kula forest reserve on September 1

08/23/07

DLNR issues reminder about stream diversion activities

08/15/07

Firefighters continue battle with Waialua blaze

08/13/07

DLNR closes Big Island Forest Reserves, parks and trails as Flossie nears

07/31/07

DLNR to hold public information meeting on Makaua stream restoration project

07/25/07

DLNR closes Kahauale'a NAR due to volcanic activity

07/25/07

Governor appoints Laura H. Thielen as Interm Director

07/23/07

DLNR begins Maui reef monitoring program on Jetski

07/23/07

DLNR reopens Muliwai trail, but Puu ‘O‘o trail is still closed

07/20/07

Applications for Nu'uanu reservoir catfishing available starting July 23

07/20/07

DLNR holds 3rd public information meeting on Kihei boat ramp improvement project

07/19/07

DLNR offering competitive grant funds to assist communities in protecting against wildland fires

07/19/07

DLNR closes Muliwai Trail due to tropical depression Cosme

07/13/07

Fire contained, Kula reserve closes a month for safety

07/03/07

July 4 reminder: Fireworks, Alcohol not permitted in state parks, forests, harbors

07/03/07

Two Kona coast parks to close early on July 4

07/03/07

Pu'u 'Ualaka'a state park to close early July 4

07/02/07

DLNR holds public hearing on four proposed land additions to forest reserves

06/28/07

DLNR to reopen Kula Forest Reserve on July 1 following devastating wildfires

06/26/07

DLNR holds public hearing on proposed rules for ballast water management

06/19/07

DLNR closes Pu'u O'o trail for safety measures

06/13/07

BLNR approves project for Legacy Land Conservation program funding

06/12/07

Plum harvest opens early at Koke'e state park

06/08/07

Lana'i watershed protection benefits discovered population of hawaiian petrels

06/08/07

New report makes strong case for protecting Hawaii's coral reefs

06/07/07

DLNR charges suspect in monk seal net drowning case

06/01/07

DLNR to host last public information meeting to present proposed plan for Ala Wai parking

05/24/07

Pacific's first experimental tropical forest receives funding from U.S. Forest Service

05/15/07

DLNR holding National Safe Boating week public event

05/14/07

DLNR holds public meeting on Kula forest reserve trails

05/11/07

Diamond Head crater to close for concert on May 19, 2007

05/09/07

DLNR, Maui Land & Pineapple to celebrate national trails day on June 2 with hike at Mauna Lei Arboretum

05/09/07

Latest technology for natural resources managers is topic of presentation at state capitol on May 14

05/04/07

Manuka state park and Natural Area Reserve to be closed for coqui frog control work

05/03/07

DLNR holds public hearing on adding land to Honolulu and Mokuleia forest reserves

05/03/07

Applications for Nu'uanu reservoir catfishing accepted through May 18

05/02/07

DLNR invites public to information forum May 19 on rules for Mauna Kea ATV/Dirt bike trail use

05/01/07

Allan Smith named interim Director of Department of Land and Natural Resources

04/27/07

Land Board approves closed season for Bottomfishing in state waters -- New Bottomfishing restricted fishing areas established

04/25/07

DLNR implements removal of hazardous trees as prelude to major reforestation of Kula forest reserve

04/24/07

DLNR offers coastal land use workshops

04/23/07

DLNR reopens Kalalau trail

04/19/07

DLNR surveys rare forest birds on Kaua'i -- Populations face threat to survival

04/17/07

DLNR to conduct Lay Gillnet registrations on Lana'i, April 28

04/17/07

Public invited to celebrate "Earth Day in the Ala Wai Watershed" with hands-on activities

04/16/07

DLNR closes Kalalau trail, suspends permit issuance pending inspection of trail's condition

04/16/07

Diamond Head entrance road to be repaired, park closed 2 days

04/04/07

DLNR opens new Mauna Kea ATV/Dirt bike riding area

04/04/07

Super Sucker Junior is the state's latest tool in the battle against Alien Algae

04/02/07

DLNR notifying boaters of channel dredging expected to start next phase at Wailoa harbor April 5

04/02/07

O'ahu park hours switch to summer schedule

03/23/07

Manuka state park and natural area reserve to be closed for Coqui frog control work

03/22/07

DLNR to host second harbor Advisory Group meeting to discuss Ala Wai parking plans

03/19/07

DLNR reopens Muliwai Trail and Waimanu Campground

03/15/07

DLNR announces procedure for Lay Net fishers to register their nets

03/14/07

DLNR to hold public information meeting on Ma'alaea small boat harbor sewage pump-out project

03/13/07

DLNR begins pathway improvements at 'Akaka Falls state park

03/09/07

DLNR notifying boaters of access to Wailoa harbor during channel dredging

03/07/07

New rules for lay gill nets in effect

03/05/07

DLNR to participate in Historic Preservation Awareness day

02/28/07

DLNR holds public workshops on coastal hazards and land use

02/26/07

New state boating fees to fund repairs to small boat harbors, boating facilities

02/22/07

DLNR calls fire in Pana'ewa Natural Area Reserve contained

02/22/07

Fallen tree closes Muliwai trail

02/16/07

DLNR holds public meeting on Mala boat ramp dredging project

02/09/07

DLNR to open Muliwai Trail and Waimanu camp ground

02/07/07

Vessel-Whale collision caution signs going up at state small boat harbor facilities

02/06/07

Upper Waiohuli fire declared controlled today DLNR posts closure notices in Kula forest reserve

02/01/07

Wildfire contained in Kula forest reserve, DLNR investigation determines fire's cause

01/30/07

DLNR opens the realigned Puakea Bay trail

01/30/07

DLNR announces temporary pig control in the Honolulu forest reserve

01/26/07

Post-Earthquake Dam inspection reports posted on DLNR website

01/20/07

DLNR begins guardrail installation along Ka Iwi shoreline

01/17/07

Puu 'Ualaka'a to open later due to maintenance work

01/16/07

DLNR to begin dredging mouth of Wailoa small boat harbor

01/12/07

Volunteers to help replant naupaka along Diamond Head road

01/12/07

DLNR to host harbor advisory group meeting to discuss Ala Wai parking plans

01/11/07

DLNR holds public informational meeting on Kihei boat ramp improvement project

01/09/07

Diamond Head state monument to close for summit trail assessment

01/05/07

Kuhio beach restoration project successfully concludes

01/03/07

DLNR holds information meeting on emergency maintenance dredging project at Wailoa small boat harbor

01/02/07

DLNR to make accessibility improvements at 'Iolani Palace Barracks and Kana'ina building

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State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources
Kalanimoku Bldg., 1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808)587-0400 Fax: (808)587-0390